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Smartphones and tablets are the most preferred gadgets in the current generation. However, we can discredit the power of a high-performance laptop. Like smartphones and tablets, laptops also come in a wide variety, making it a challenge to choose the right one for a specific use.
One of the best slim laptops in the markets today is Asus ZenBook 3 and Apple MacBook 12 (currently updated to MacBook Air). Most people would be forgiven for mistaking the ZenBook 3 for a MacBook clone. Like the Apple trendsetter, this Asus machine is ultra-slim and stands out as a performance laptop with a powerful Core i7 processor.
The ZenBook 3 has an impressively colorful 12.5-inch display screen and provides excellent audio quality despite its small size.
On the other hand, the MacBook is considered a trendsetter with a sharp display, extended battery life, and other impressive features. Read on for direct comparisons between the ZenBook 3 and MacBook 12.
- ZenBook 3 vs. MacBook Design
Both ZenBook and MacBook are among the slimmest laptops in the world with ZenBook made of 6061 aluminum and weighs two pounds. MacBook is made of unibody aluminum and weighs slightly more than ZenBook with 2.03 pounds.
MacBook comes in various color variations, including Rose Gold, Space Grey, and Silver. On the other hand, ZenBook is available in Rose Gold, Quartz Grey, and Royal Blue.
- ZenBook vs. MacBook Ports
For people who love multiple plug-ins, both the ZenBook and MacBook are not the best choice for you. These laptops only come with a single USB-C port. However, you can still use multiport adapters to accommodate other devices.
- ZenBook vs. MacBook Display
ZenBook 3 boasts of a larger display of 12.5 inches compared to MacBook’s 12- inch screen display. However, MacBook has the sharpest display with 2304*1440 pixels compared to ZenBook’s 1920*1080 pixels. ZenBook offers a more colorful display due to its specialized True2Life technology that allows you to set the sharpness and contrast of the screen.
- ZenBook vs. MacBook Audio
When it comes to audio quality, ZenBook is by far the superior machine. As much as MacBook has the highest volume, it does not balance high notes at maximum volume the way ZenBook does. ZenBook comes with a four-speaker system that offers a perfect audio balance. Additionally, ZenBook allows users to adjust sound profiles using the Audio Wizzard app.
- ZenBook vs. MacBook Performance
Both machines run on different processors. ZenBook 3 runs on a Core i7 chip, with a RAM of 16GB and 512GB SSD.
On the other hand, MacBook 12 starts at Core m3 with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. A faster version (MacBook Air) comes with core m5 with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
The overall performance of ZenBook and MacBook measured on Geekbench indicates that ZenBook is more powerful with a score of 7,647 compared to MacBook’s score of 5,906.
- ZenBook vs. MacBook Battery Life
Battery life is perhaps the biggest reason to choose MacBook over ZenBook. When put under the same Laptop Mag battery test with heavy internet surfing over Wi-Fi, ZenBook lasts seven hours and five minutes compared to MacBook’s nine- and thirty-eight minutes.
When it comes down to price, the MacBook 12 goes for $999.77 on Amazon while the ZenBook 3 costs $899.66 on Amazon.
Conclusion
Both ZenBook 3 and MacBook 12 are powerful laptops with impressive features and extended battery life that can last you over a flight. When it comes to choosing the performance laptop, then ZenBook 3 is obviously the winner.
